Woodland View Junior School
Norwich, NR10 3PY · Norfolk · primary school
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59th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.2/10 against 4,166 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodland View Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego Therapy and Cook and Connect clubs, participate in Drawing and Talking Therapy, and attend Forest School trips. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 pupils against a stated capacity of 231. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in their final year? What specific activities are included in the Forest School trips? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Woodland View Junior School
Overview
Woodland View Junior School is described as a "warm and friendly" environment where pupils feel they belong and are safe. The school’s core values of "community, adventure, respect and excellence" have a "tangible impact" on pupils, who are ambitious for their learning and contribute actively to school life.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefiting from an "ambitious" curriculum where learning "builds well over time".
- The school’s focus on reading is highly effective; the majority of pupils become "competent and confident readers", with targeted support helping early readers consolidate skills.
- Personal development is of a "high quality", with pupils understanding how to stay safe online and learning about healthy relationships.
- Staff and governors work well together, with staff valuing opportunities to "develop and improve their practice" and being included in decision-making.
- Well-established routines support good behaviour, and staff are trained to help pupils with additional needs regulate their emotions.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum delivery is not consistently effective in all subjects, meaning pupils are not making as much progress as they could; the school must evaluate teaching effectiveness and provide necessary training.
- Learning is not always appropriately matched to the needs of pupils with SEND, preventing them from moving on successfully; the school must ensure the curriculum is adapted with greater consistency.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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